Updated 12 Oct 2016
Panasonic
NN-SF574SQPQ
Snapshot: The Panasonic NN-SF574S is a standard microwave with 6 power levels, auto cook and auto reheat. How well does it defrost mince and chicken?
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Test results
Overall score
Cooking performance
Cooking broccoli
Defrosting mince
Defrosting chicken
Reheating quiche
Good points
- Excellent at cooking broccoli.
- Very good at defrosting mince.
- Very good at defrosting chicken.
- OK at reheating quiche.
- Excellent at melting chocolate on auto menu setting.
- Digital display is clear.
- Has flatbed (no turntable) so is easier to clean.
But
- Extremely poor visibility through door.
- Firm pressure required to open door.
- Cracks and crevices around the exterior, mainly around door release button.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Cooking performance (70%)
The cooking performance score is based on defrosting, cooking and reheating.
Ease of use (30%)
The ease of use score assesses ease of using controls, ease of cleaning, and visibility through the door during cooking.
Avg prices are from a September 2018 survey (combination models) and November 2017 survey (standard/standard with grill models).
Running costs ($/year) are evaluated on reheating a plated meal once a day (with electricity costs at 26¢/kWh).
Key data
Model
Avg price
Brand survey results
2018 brand reliability (%)
2018 brand satisfaction (%)
More test results (/10)
Grilling toast
Scones
Roast chicken
Pizza
Microwave
Combination
Grill
Convection
Ease of use
Specifications
Measured capacity (L)
Wattage
Claimed external WxHxD (cm)
Measured useable internal WxHxD (cm)
Measured useable shelf/turntable diameter (cm)
Number of power levels
Running costs ($/year)
Standby energy costs ($/year)
Features
Sensor cook
Sensor reheat
Auto cook
Auto reheat
Grill
Quick start
Adjust time during cooking
Delayed start
Multi-stage cooking
Standalone timer
Stainless steel exterior
Inverter
More Info
Notes
Availability
Member reviews
"cooks in middle at bottom and slow"
17 Jul 2018, Katherine M.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
silver
easy to clean and use
Cons:
Does not heat evenly. Cooks mainly from the bottom up in the middle so top remains uncooked. eg a pumpkin half after 10 minutes on high needs to be turned over, turned around and cooked longer. My last microwave did not have this problem at all. Very disappointed.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Microwave nearly caught fire!"
03 May 2018, Paul R.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Easy to use. No rotating table so square dishes can be used
Cons:
Started filling room with smoke. Hadn't been used since the previous day. There is a sticker on the back that says "checked for electrical safety" dated 7/1 2016. Not impressed.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
